hi : } i had an scs implanted 2 and a half weeks ago. it works!!!! yahoo!!! my intolerable sciatica is tolerable!!! and i hope to return to work in about 4 or 5 weeks after being off for 7 awful months . very long story about a failed laminectomy . however i have not had my first follow up visit to my surgon yet but i figure you guys mite answer a nagging couple of questions for me. at the site of the implant leads...{ where my bra hooks when im able to wear one} i have not been able to since surgery. i have pain. it seems to be topical . as in where the insision is. and im sore at the site of the battery { high on my left hip} i can wear my jeans though so far with out pain and can sleep on that sise fine. im hoping its all just healing and not anything more. i go to Dr. on the 15th. anyone with any thoughts for me? and i mite add . im very glad i yahooed this site you all were very helpfull in my decision to have the test and the implant. thank you all very much : }